Stories from Cash First Aberdeen shines a light on some of the individuals from the Flexible Crisis Fund and how it has impacted their lives.

The Cash First Aberdeen pilot project is a ‘test of change’ and includes a Flexible Crisis Fund, prioritising direct cash assistance over emergency food provisions.

Known as a Cash First approach, the project is well underway and forms part of the Scottish Government’s response to financial hardship and their stated aim of reducing the need for food banks in Scotland.

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Cash First Flexible Crisis Fund as of Monday 4th of November 2024.

ACVO TSI has been successful in a bid to the Scottish Government’s Cash First Fund for a 2-year project to test a new way to help people reduce their reliance on food banks.